Event Details
Structuring and Reviewing Contracts for Clinical Research
What is it about?
With clinical research contracts in a state of flux, this workshop will rationalise your concerns and concrete your knowledge with contractual scenarios and useful case studies. By reinforcing what the contract says, and delving into the detail of what that means, this interactive day will introduce new areas with practical exercises that will advance your understanding of clinical research contracts.
Why should you attend?
Featuring highly relevant content and specific examples, this hands-on training session will provide practical information with appropriate depth to enable you to go back to your workplace feeling more confident in reviewing contracts and being aware of what are acceptable and unacceptable changes.
Key learning outcomes
This one-day course will take your knowledge to the next level of understanding the intricacies of clinical research contracts. Your step by step guide - the benefits are:
- Examine the nuances of clinical research contracts and overview NHS indemnity
- Explore the suite of model contracts: what they cover and when to use them
- Share examples of common areas of negotiation and modifications, and avoiding classic pitfalls
- Gain a guide to Material Transfer Agreements: when might the protocol be enough?
- Identify how to avoid disputes and safeguard your interests
Who should attend?
If you have attended a past Clinical Contracts course, are looking to brush up your understanding or have particular problem contracts in front of you, this case study driven course will progress your understanding with the practicalities of fitting into different types of contract explained using detailed examples of dealing with the nuances. Come together and network with:
- R&D, Contracts and Finance Officers
- Research Nurses
- Clinical Trial Support Co-ordinators
- Industry, Business and Legal Service Administrators
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Please email Nichola.cadwallader@sbk-healthcare.co.uk for further details
Past events
Previously held in September 2019 in Birmingham, this course was described as “Very good – useful and comprehensive” and “Very helpful jam-packed with useful info, very cleanly presented. Highly recommended to anyone who may have to deal with contracts in R&D” and “Excellent papers/pack, clearly presented, crucial content – will significantly help me in my role”.
View further details and find out how to buy the documentation for Clinical Research Contracts in Practice
Practical insight and key legal advice on how to ensure watertight, robust agreements
9.00 | Registration and refreshments |
9.30 | Chair's opening remarks David Powell, Research Contracts Manager, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board |
National updates | |
9.40 | Clinical Research Contracts: Understanding the Nuances Why are contracts needed? Contract basics Which contracts need to be reviewed Overview of the UK model agreements Legalese – an introduction to legal terms Overview of NHS indemnity |
10.40 | Networking break |
Managing contractual changes | |
11.00 | Making Modifications to the Standard Model Contracts for Clinical Research Exploring the suite of model contracts: what they cover and when to use them Sharing examples of common areas of negotiation and modifications, and avoiding classic pitfalls Gaining legal insight into acceptable changes: ensuring you are covered Inclusion of foreign law provisions when working with international companies |
12.00 | Networking lunch |
1.10 | Contracting Outside of the Clinical Research Model Agreement Remit Understanding the range of clinical studies and their different contracting needs Confidentiality Agreements A guide to Material Transfer Agreements: when might the protocol be enough? Best practice sub-contracting outside the NHS and between NHS organisations |
2.10 | Networking break |
Legal Clinic | |
2.30 | Common Areas of Dispute and Practical Examples of Clinical Research Contracts Avoiding disputes: essential insight to safeguard your interests Practical guidance and experienced reassurance: quick legal insight into areas of concern Examples and case studies of common hurdles and trip points for NHS Trusts |
4.30 | Close of day |
This event has been researched and produced by Vanessa Pearce. If you are interested in speaking on the day, please contact Vanessa by calling 01732 897788 or by emailing her at vanessa.pearce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk.
David Powell
Pricing Structure
This pricing structure applies across this conference and related events
- NHS or Public Sector for one place £399 + VAT
- NHS or Public Sector for two or three places (each) £299 + VAT
- NHS or Public Sector for four places (each) £279 + VAT
- Commercial Organisation for one place £699 + VAT
- Commercial Organisation two or three places (each) £599 + VAT
- Commercial Organisation four or more places (each) £579 + VAT
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Venue
etc. venues Farringdon - The Hatton
51-53 Hatton, London , EC1N 8HN, Tel: 020 7242 4123.
hatton@etcvenues.co.uk
https://www.etcvenues.co.uk/venues/the-hatton
The Hatton is located very close to public transport links ensuring an easy journey and allowing you to avoid the congestion charge.
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Terms & Conditions
Travel
Travel is not included in the conference fee. It is the responsibility of each delegate to make their way to the conference venue in adequate time. The conference organisers are not liable for any delays or non-attendance resulting from delayed or suspended transportation.
Cancellations
A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received in writing 28 days before the date of the event (less £90 administration charge). Notice of cancellation must be received in writing and submitted by contacting us here. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. You are still entitled to conference documentation in the event of cancellation.
Substitutions & Name Changes
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Certification of Attendance
A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to each participant who completes the course, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.
Fee
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Additional Documentation
If you are unable to attend or would like to pick up an additional set of documentation on the day, the event documentation is available for purchase at £89 per set.